Best NWTF Podcasts (2024)

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EP 92 Christina McGannon Jones 1:06:44

4h ago1:06:44

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Christina McGannon Jones, of Oxford, New Jersey, has helped countless women get their start in the outdoors through the National Wild Turkey Federation’s Women in the Outdoors outreach program, but she wears many other hats. Today, she sits down with NWTF Northeastern R3 Coordinator Jess Warner to discuss her start in hunting, her journey to becomi…

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637 - Our KANSAS Deer Hunting Game Plan!! Listener Q&A 1:06:38

1h ago1:06:38

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Today we are going over our game plan for our Kansas trip! We also cover some listener Q&A submissions: When is it too late to hunt rut funnels? The ideal time to hunt scrapes that bucks have been working How thick is too thick for deer, and should those thick areas be turned into something like a food plot? Got a question for the show? Submit a li…

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636 - Reading the land to predict BUCK TRAVEL w/ Charlie Klassa 1:24:07

27m ago1:24:07

1:24:07

Today, we are talking with Charlie Klassa, an extremely accomplished traditional bowhunter specializing in hunting big, mature bucks in flat lands and vast swamps! Over the years, Charlie figured out that mature bucks just use the landscape differently than all the other deer and began looking at things differently, allowing him to read the land an…

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635 - Blood Trailing Misconceptions with Shane Simpson 1:03:52

8h ago1:03:52

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Today we are joined by Shane Simpson of Trakr to discuss all things blood trailing! Subjects include: The things that instantly tell Shane a deer has a non lethal hit How canine tracking works (the dog is not smelling blood) How the trakr app came to be, and how to use it After 2 years of gathering data, do mechanicals or fixed blades have higher o…

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634 - Hunting high rut funnels with Ryan Elders 2:00:00

3d ago2:00:00

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Today, we are joined by Ryan Elders, a public land hunter from the mountains of North Carolina! Ryan has honed his craft when it comes to targeting mature bucks on public ground in the big woods, mountain settings that he hunts. Subjects include: - Finding pockets of where all the deer are living - Finding high rut funnels - Staying away from the "…

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633 - How to hunt mostly noctournal bucks on scrapes, hunting an extremley thick property, how to minimize your ground scent - Listener Q&A! 1:03:47

7d ago1:03:47

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In this Q&A edition of the podcast, we cover: What is the best approach to hunting nocturnal bucks on scrapes? Best approach to hunting an extremely thick property Best ways to mitigate your ground scent when deer hunting We also cover some recent hunts and discuss our upcoming trip to Kansas for a rut hunt! Got a question for the show? Submit a li…

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632 - Finding RUT Honey Holes with Joey Youngblood 1:39:42

10d ago1:39:42

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Today we are joined by Joey Youngblood to dive into all things big woods rut hunting! Joey is a seasoned big woods hunter with a simple & effective approach to whitetail hunting. In this episode, we discuss - How to look for and find your next honey hole Rutting ridges Balancing how much time you put into a spot before moving on Reading rut sign Jo…

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EP 91 Bottomland Book Club 1:16:01

14d ago1:16:01

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The tradition of telling hunting stories goes back to some of the earliest discovered cave drawings known to man. While the medium for telling these stories has changed over millennia, stories of the hunt are how we share and connect with something that is so fundamentally human. Whether it's the tales of the hunt, the misadventures, our passions f…

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631 - Bucks using waterways in the rut, Is your climber too noisy, Hunting Mentorship Program - Listener Q&A 1:08:01

14d ago1:08:01

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Today we are hitting some listener Q&A's before giving an AL deer season update! Q&A's are: How do bucks use river ways/bluffs along rivers during the rut? Are climbing stands too noisy for deer hunting? What are some good hunting mentorship programs? After the Q&A section, we discuss Jacobs's recent hunt with past guest Greg Maher targeting feed t…

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630 - BIG BUCK Hunting SWAMPS like a Cajun! ft. Jody Meche 2:28:18

17d ago2:28:18

2:28:18

We traveled to Louisiana to learn all we could about what it takes to find and hunt BIG BUCKS in big swamps! We linked up with Jody Meche, a crawfisherman by trade and a lifelong swamp hunter. Jody is an extremely experienced swamp hunter and one of the most entertaining guests we have ever had! Subjects include: Narrowing down where deer live in t…

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629 - BUCK DOWN! Finding the RIGHT feed trees paid off 1:31:51

28d ago1:31:51

1:31:51

In this episode we are talking about some opening week success! Thomas was able to tag a great buck on some Alabama public land using feed tree tactics. We dive in and give a full hunt breakdown and discuss what worked vs what did not work for opening week here in Alabama. We also go over our NEW signature series grunt call! We discuss and demonstr…

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628 - Forget the Rules: Hunt bucks where they ARE w/ Jordan Jones 2:16:45

24d ago2:16:45

2:16:45

Today we are joined by our buddy Jordan Jones of North Carolina to talk all things mobile hunting! Subjects include: - Hunting areas with unpredictable winds - How most guys vastly overcomplicate hunting for bucks - It is not where, but when - These animals will tip you off to good food sources for deer - Just forget about bedding... - Adapting wit…

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EP 90 Mossy Oak Gamekeepers 56:35

1M ago56:35

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On this episode of the Turkey Call All Access Podcast, the NWTF's Paul Campbell travels to West Point, Mississippi to visit with the Mossy Oak Gamekeepers crew. Campbell is joined by Bobby Cole, Lannie Wallace and Dudley Phelps of the Gamekeepers to share a few turkey hunting stories and discuss all things private land conservation, turkey research…

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627 - Deer hunting SMALL properties, Hunting after Helene, The BEST WAY to mask your SOUND in the woods 1:13:20

28d ago1:13:20

1:13:20

Today we are going through some listener Q&A submissions! Advice for hunting big bucks on small properties (hunting a 5 acre property for deer) Hunting storm damaged woods What is the best way to mask your sound walking through the woods so you dont alert deer? For a full podcast on targeting BIG bucks on small properties, listen to this podcast - …

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626 - Southern LEGEND Warren Womack - 56+ years of deer hunting wisdom 1:31:11

1M ago1:31:11

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Today, we are joined by a true legend in the world of Warren Womack! Warren tagged his first deer in 1968 and has been a relentless deer hunter ever since. He is best known for keeping a detailed journal of every hunt he has ever been on, and in this video, we dive into his 56+ years of hunting experience deer hunting experience. Subjects: Warren's…

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625 - Where should you look for buck sign, Should you hunt certain scrapes in early season, Does dipping tobacco spook deer? 59:41

1M ago59:41

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In this video we are covering some listener Q&A submissions: 1. Where should you look to find scrapes and buck rubs? 2. Should you hunt scrapes in early season? 3. Does dipping tobacco in the stand spook deer? After our Q&A segment, we move on to talk about our recent trip to Mississippi and Louisiana, interviewing some great hunters! We then talk …

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624 - EVERYTHING you need to know about Whitetail VISION with Dr. Karl Miller 1:32:27

1M ago1:32:27

1:32:27

In this episode, we are joined by one of the world's leading experts on whitetail deer, Dr. Karl Miller! We are doing a deep dive on deer vision and what you need to know about it as a hunter! Subjects include: Why does Dr. Miller say a deer's sense of smell is NOT their first and best line of defense? What colors can deer see the best? How the fab…

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EP 89 Artemis Georgia & Academics Afield 59:39

1M ago59:39

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Programs designed to share the life-changing power of the outdoors are a key component of the NWTF's mission to conserve the wild turkey and preserve our hunting heritage. On this episode, NWTF R3 Coordinator for the Northeast Jesse Warner sits down with Bre Bashford and Coral Minchey to discuss two programs in Georgia — Artemis Georgia and Academi…

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623 - How long after walking an area should you hunt it, Funnel Questions, How Terrain & vegetation effect wind 1:28:59

1M ago1:28:59

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Today, we are hitting some listener Q&A submissions before talking about scouting feed trees on some Alabama public land! Q&A's: How long after walking an area should you wait before hunting it? How to assess a funnel? How do terrain and vegetation effect wind and can you predict it? After the Q&A, we talk about some recent scouting trips as we pre…

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622 - The Ultimate Guide to RUT FUNNELS with Bobby Worthington 1:26:25

2M ago1:26:25

1:26:25

This is part 2 of our 2-part series with southern bowhunting legend Bobby Worthington! Watch part 1 here - https://youtu.be/kyVltX8E6JQ In this episode, we sit down with Bobby Worthington and do his deepest dive yet on his mindset around hunting rut funnels for giant whitetail bucks! We traveled to Bobby's home to interview him in person on this to…

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EP 88 2024 Conservation Week - Hunter Advocacy 34:23

2M ago34:23

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Hunter advocacy plays a crucial role in preserving our hunting heritage. As threats to public lands, hunting access and wildlife habitats grow, the need to advocate for America’s hunters is more important than ever to protect our outdoor traditions. For the final podcast discussion of NWTF Conservation Week, NWTF’s Morgan Evans and Jesse Warner joi…

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EP 87 2024 Conservation Week - Fire 33:49

2M ago33:49

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It's NWTF Conservation Week, and today's discussion is about fire. NWTF Storyteller Hannah McKinney is joined by a panel of NWTF staffers — NWTF biologists Dave Nikonow and Ricky Lackey, NWTF Director of Conservation Operations West Patt Dorsey and NWTF Wildfire Crisis Strategy Manager Molly Pitts — for a talk about fire across the landscape and th…

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621 - Targeting Buck Beds in the South, Beating bucks to a spot for a shot in the morning, the Best way to structure vacation time for hunting 1:15:10

2M ago1:15:10

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On this episode we are covering some listener Q&A submissions, then talking about a recent pre-season scouting trip we did here in Alabama! Q&A's: Can hunting buck beds actually be effective in the South? I've got bucks in a spot at first light somewhat consistently, should I get in super early and try to beat them there? What is the best way to st…

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EP 86 2024 Conservation Week - Turkey Reproduction 47:17

2M ago47:17

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NWTF Conservation Week continues with a deep five into a topic that will surely pique the interest of turkey hunters — wild turkey reproduction. Ensuring hens are able to successfully reproduce and recruit poults into adulthood is critical for maintaining a stable wild turkey population across the country. For today's discussion, NWTF regional biol…

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EP 85 2024 Conservation Week - Habitat Diversity 39:05

2M ago39:05

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Wild turkeys and a host of other game and non-game species thrive in a patchwork of habitats, including forests, open grasslands, agricultural fields, water corridors and more. For Conservation Week 2024, NWTF district biologists Derek Alkire, Ryan Boyer and Mitch Blake sit down with NWTF Managing Editor of Web and Media David Gladkowski to talk ab…

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EP 84 2024 Conservation Week - Water 33:34

2M ago33:34

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Who was it that once said, “To talk about conservation and not talk about water is just dry conversation.” As the NWTF celebrates its 4th Annual Conservation Week, we would be remiss to not talk about the incredible importance of water and its integral role to the NWTF’s mission to conserve the wild turkey and preserve our hunting heritage. NWTF re…

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620 - The philosophy of a WOODSMAN ft. Whitetail LEGEND Bobby Worthington 1:30:47

2M ago1:30:47

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Today, southern whitetail hunting legend Bobby Worthington joins the show! This is part 1 of a 2-part series with Bobby, where we conduct the deepest interviews ever recorded with him on what has allowed him to target the biggest bucks in the areas he hunts successfully. Bobby has a set of principles that allow him to be successful on the biggest, …

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619 - Combining FEED TREES and TERRAIN! North Carolina Hunt Recap 1:41:53

2M ago1:41:53

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Today we are recapping our North Carolina mountain bow hunt! In this episode, we discuss: Jacob re-earning the title of ginger bowhunter Combining feed trees and terrain features Scouting different oak species to see what the deer are feeding on at the moment Dealing with sight based deer bedding Good ambush points for early season bowhunting and a…

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618. - A Simple Approach to BIG WOODS WHITETAILS with Stewart Keen 1:49:56

2M ago1:49:56

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In this podcast, our friend Stewart Keen reveals his simple approach to hunting whitetails in the big woods. A lot of times we as hunters tend to over-complicate deer hunting and Stewart offers an easy to approach method to getting on big bucks! Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXP Grab some South…

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617 - Finding Feed Trees in areas COVERED by Oaks! Plus: NC Mountain Hunt Update 1:07:01

2M ago1:07:01

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Today we are hitting some Q&A submissions, then talking about our first days in North Carolina hunting early season bucks! Q&A's: How do you find feed trees in areas covered in oaks? When should you hunt water sources for deer? At what point does wind overpower thermals? We then discuss our first days hunting in the mountains of Western North Carol…

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616 - BIG Bucks in BIG WOODS - Early Season Bowhunting with Chad Grove 1:44:02

2M ago1:44:02

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Today we talk with Chad Grove of West Virginia about all things early season bowhunting for whitetails. Chad bow hunts the big woods in WV and has developed early season tactics that have proven effective for him over the last 6+ years! Subjects include: - Why Chad takes his vacation early to bow hunt rather than waiting for the rut - Discerning a …

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615 - Where should you start on a new hunting property? public land or private land & other Q&A's! 1:19:05

2M ago1:19:05

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Today we are going through some listener Q&A submissions as well as discussing our upcoming North Carolina public land bowhunt! Questions include: - Where to focus when hunting a new property that seems to have a lot of everything - How to start one-sticking for mobile whitetail hunting - Best deer hunting podcasts to listen to before the season st…

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EP 83 Dr. Mike Chamberlain 1:04:59

2M ago1:04:59

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Taking its support of wild turkey research into new territory, the NWTF recently established the first-ever National Wild Turkey Federation Distinguished Professor position with the University of Georgia’s Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources. Coming on the heels of the NWTF officially naming Dr. Mike Chamberlain as the chair of this po…

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614 - What creates a truly GIANT BUCK? with Brian Murphy & Dr. Karl Miller 1:37:23

2M ago1:37:23

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Whether you are trying to grow a giant buck on your property or searching public land looking for the biggest deer you can find, this video is a must-watch. In this video, Brian Murphy and Dr. Karl Miller separate fact from fiction when it comes to antler development in whitetail deer. Brian was the CEO of the Quality Deer Management Association (n…

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613 - Ground Hunting the MISSISSIPPI MONSTER! 1:52:14

3M ago1:52:14

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Today we are talking with Chase Borries about his GIANT Mississippi public land buck he tagged on opening day last year! Chase was able to capitalize on a cold front and get the buck to under 15 yards while hunting from the ground in a palmetto swamp. Subjects: Locating bucks in flat river bottom areas Finding a buck of this caliber in the midst of…

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612 - What to Look for In New Land to Hunt, Hunting Early Season Bedding & more | Q&A Special! 1:43:13

3M ago1:43:13

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Today, we are doing a special Q&A podcast! We cover a wide array of questions submitted by listeners, including: What to look for in new public land to hunt How do you hunt a property deer are only passing through? What kind of oak trees drop first for deer hunting? Should you hunt feed trees in the morning or evening? How to keep deer meat from sp…

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611 - CONNECTING all the trails & buck sign for a big public land buck! 1:44:22

3M ago1:44:22

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This week we are joined by Cale Stancil, who was able to tag a huge Tennessee public land buck last season! Cale focused on hunting a thermal hub the buck had been coming through and used historical sign and a knowledge of wind and thermals to put himself in the right place at the right time. Subjects include: - Reading historical sign - Hunting an…

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EP 82 Leslie Thompson "Niche to Meet You" Podcast Host 1:06:42

3M ago1:06:42

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Paul Campbell and Pete Muller of the NWTF are joined by Leslie Thompson, the "Niche to Meet You" podcast host, to talk about her new miniseries that was just launched this past week covering wild turkey conservation. While Thompson chronicles her journey to learn about the history and conservation of our cherished bird and the people who play an im…

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610 - Simple & Deadly: Create an Opening Week Strategy with Land Smathers 1:40:59

3M ago1:40:59

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In this video, our buddy Land Smathers breaks down his approach to tagging a buck opening week! Land has been extremely successful in using this method for many years. Subjects include: - "Dropping a net" around a buck - Making buck movement simple in areas where it seems complicated - Utilizing Land's method both WITH and WITHOUT cams - Identifyin…

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609 - AI Tools to Pattern Bucks? 1:13:05

3M ago1:13:05

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Today, we are talking with Mark Olis from Moultrie Mobile about the new AI software they created in conjunction with their cell cameras! We go down the rabbit hole on the following: How AI systems being built right now can answer long-standing questions like buck movement related to moon phase/position Moultrie building movement predictions based o…

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608 - EXTREME Southern Deer Hunting Tactics with Glen Solomon [THROWBACK] 1:21:01

3M ago1:21:01

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Today, we are bringing it back to the classic of all classics for the Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast - Episode 116 with Glen Solomon. Glen was a true woodsman in every sense of the word and was a local legend in his home state of Georgia! In this episode, we do a deep dive into Glen's thought process when it comes to hunting whitetails on pressured W…

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607 - Backtracking a target buck & hunting a buck buck on a small property! 1:44:08

3M ago1:44:08

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We kick off this episode with a listener success story with Tyler Millsap who had a banner year in 2023, tagging 4 GREAT bucks in Georgia and Tennessee. Tyler was able to backtrack his number 1 target buck, and utilized other tactics on all of the others. We also cover some listener Q&A submissions: Can scent control products actually make you smel…

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606 - How to locate bucks on their NATURAL PATTERNS with Shane Parker and Michael Pike (PART 2) 1:15:54

4M ago1:15:54

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This is part 2 of our series with Michael Pike and Shane Parker! In this episode, we cover: Shane's take on annual patterns and how he is using them this season How the biggest buck around is usually a loner, and how to find him Keeping track of bachelor groups through late summer into deer season The MSU study on buck bedding was on flat land. Wou…

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605 - Moving with a WIND SHIFT to tag a mature buck! 1:17:26

4M ago1:17:26

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Today we are talking with Adam Kirk of Georiga about his 150+" hammer of a buck! Adam tagged the buck in the north Georgia mountains hunting a large saddle. We break down the hunt and what led Adam to the buck. Subjects: Seeking out aggressive terrain to find the bucks How much buck sign Adam was looking for in the mountains vs his lease in central…

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604 - How to locate bucks on their NATURAL PATTERNS with Shane Parker and Michael Pike (PART 1) 1:13:43

4M ago1:13:43

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Today, we are talking with two of the best hunters we know when it comes to breaking down properties and locating bucks! In this episode, we talk with Michael Pike (the Dilla') and Shane Parker about: How to locate velvet bucks in late summer without the use of bait, minerals, or food plots Locating target bucks for the fall Why Shane puts cameras …

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603 - Hunting the edge within the edge for a Georgia DROPTINE buck! 1:38:37

4M ago1:38:37

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This week for our listener success story we are talking with Mason Brook of Georgia about his 2023 season where he was able to tag several nice bucks, including a drop-tine buck! Subjects: Hunting a property that is almost entirely cutover Locating subtle terrain features in an area with little terrain Strategically hunting down wind of other hunte…

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602 - Hunting a bucks RELAXED AREA with Austin Anderson 1:52:17

4M ago1:52:17

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Today we talk with Austin Anderson of North Florida all about finding and hunting a buck's "relaxed zone"! Subjects include: Locating low-pressure areas on high-pressure properties Dialing in access routes during the summer Why Austin stays far from where he thinks a buck is bedding Hunting strips of high ground in flat areas Feed tree hunting in F…

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601 - Rattling in a Georgia GIANT! Changing one thing about his rattling sequence made all the difference. 1:27:14

4M ago1:27:14

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This week we are talking with Tate Kight from south Georgia about his massive GA buck from last season! Tate implemented a very specific rattling technique to call the buck in which we go over in detail! We also discussed getting some summer trail cams out at Andrew's club and some of the bucks they are getting on camera so far. We will be at TWO u…

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600 - Make your own luck - Ghillie suit hunting THICKETS! with Todd Steakley 2:05:05

4M ago2:05:05

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For episode 600 we have Todd Steakley of Alabama on the podcast to talk about his ultra-aggressive ground hunting tactics! Todd utilizes ghillie suits to get in tight to where the deer actually are and put himself right on the "X"! Subjects include: Todd's military experience leading him to use ghillie suits in the deer woods Mastering your conceal…

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599 - Hunting a GIANT where there are no trees to climb! The Story of a monster from the AR/MS Line 1:42:04

4M ago1:42:04

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This week Brandon Baldwin joins us for a listener success segment to talk about an absolute giant he took last year while hunting on the Arkansas-Mississippi line. Brandon was able to catch up with the buck, even though other hunters in the area knew about it. Subjects: ID sign made at night vs sign made in the day Hunting the areas where there are…

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